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Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) This section applies to all counties except:
(1) Anne Arundel County;
(2) Baltimore City;
(3) Baltimore County;
(4) Cecil County;
(5) Howard County;
(6) Prince George's County; and
(7) Queen Anne's County.
(b)(1) The provisions of §§ 9-105 and 9-106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted by a commission county under this subsection.
(2) The governing body of a county may provide, maintain, and operate community, social, and recreational services that promote the health and welfare of county residents.
(c) The County Commissioners of Worcester County may provide, maintain, and operate community, social, and recreational services and projects that promote the health, welfare, and economic development of county residents.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Local Government § 12-901 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/local-government/md-code-local-govt-sect-12-901/
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